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The tell-tale sounds of a hammer beating upon an anvil leads you to a Blacksmithy on the north side of this attractive little village. The friendly blacksmith examines Anseng’s horse and says he can fix the loose horse shoe for 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns). Having spent all of his money on the hire of the horses from Lun-chow, it falls to you to pay the charge. You must deduct 2 Gold Crowns from your Action Chart. If you do not have enough money to pay the blacksmith’s fee, he will accept one item (of your choice) from your backpack as payment.

Anseng says he will wait here at the Blacksmithy while the work is carried out. He suggests that you spend the hour more profitably at one of the establishments located opposite the Blacksmith’s forge.

If you wish to pay a visit to the village tavern, turn to 120.

If you decide to explore the village General Store, turn to 73.